Carl V Tipsword's Obituary
Decatur ' Carl Victor Tipsword, 81, of Decatur passed away at 8:10 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Decatur with family members by his side.
Carl was born on June 15, 1931 in Decatur, the son of Soreno and Letha Tipsword (Plummer). He retired from Lance Distributing in Granite City. Carl previously worked at Kitchen Made Pies. After retiring he worked at El Rado Inn where he met many special people.
He is survived by his son Bob (Debbie) Tipsword of Elwin; grandchildren, Tiffany (Stephen) Bradshaw of Decatur, Rory (Jenny) Tipsword of Decatur, Derek (Carrie) Tipsword of Macon; great grandchildren, Madelyn, Taryn, Daegan, Elaina, Isabella, Talyn and Lian. Special friends, Russ and MaryJo York and John and Gloria Jackson. A very special thank you to LaRea, Carol, Marilyn and Tim of Harbor Light Hospice, and many other loving family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Darlene; son Darrell and daughter Vickie.
As per Carl’s wishes cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. A gathering to celebrate the life of Carl will be from 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will take place Wednesday at 1 PM at Graceland Cemetery with the Flight Home Ceremony. Family requests casual attire.
Memorials may be directed to Harbor Light Hospice.
The family of Carl Tipsword is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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